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How to play Space Defender
Make Space Defender your next activity in the game library. Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Step by step
- Start and steer.
- Hold Fire.
- Avoid enemy projectiles.
- Clear the final tougher wave to win.
Controls
Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
Move sideways between incoming shots. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
Post-hit protection is temporary. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Space Defender?
The key detail is this: Clear five enemy waves before losing three lives.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Space Defender?
Here is the relevant explanation: Pointer/arrow movement and held Fire. Start / pause and New round are available.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Space Defender?
Move sideways between incoming shots.
What should I watch out for in Space Defender?
Post-hit protection is temporary.
Before I begin, what format does Space Defender offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Defend your ship through five waves of enemies using the on-screen or keyboard controls.
Before I begin, which play mode does Space Defender use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.